NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences offers three Master's Programmes:

International Hospitality & Service Management

International Leisure & Tourism Studies

Content and Media Strategy (MCMS)

NHL Stenden is one of the most reputable institutions in Europe for courses in these field of Tourism, not the least due to our excellent links with industries. Our Master's are characterized by a strong connection between education, research and employment. NHL Stenden host the Academy of International Hospitality Research (AIHR) and the European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI) both enjoying an excellent reputation within the industry. You will be actively involved in one of these research units as a NHL's Master's student.

Students enrolled in International Hospitality & Service Management or Leisure, Tourism and Events Management programme can enjoy the benefits of our partnership with the University of Derby in the UK by enrolling in the dual award programme. The optional dual award contains a Dutch MA and British MSc degree.

Key Highlights of the Master's programmes at NHL Stenden:

Active involvement in research projects as part of the Academy of International Hospitality Research (AIHR) or European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI)

Possibility to specialize in Events, Entrepreneurship and Research Projects

You are trained to become a leader and a manager in a personalized community

Developments in digital media and changes in consumer behaviour cause that there is a great demand in the field for content and media strategists (MCMS)

The Master's programmes have been developed in close collaboration with the industry which will give you a big advantage when entering the job market.

Recognized all over the world

The Master's programmes in Hospitality & Service Management and Leisure, Tourism and Events Management have also been accredited as first in the Netherlands by the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE - ICE) confirming NHL Stenden's commitment to excellent education in tourism and hospitality, as well as to internationalisation.

The Master's programmes at NHL Stenden are accredited and validated by the Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organization (NVAO).